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Originally Posted by Nathan
^ That would definitely be undersized. We are going to be stuck with this next stadium for 40 yrs or so. The CFL is definitely on an upswing, and Saskatchewan's diverse resources (as well as other sectors that are improving) should keep Saskatchewan on a growth trend for a while. 40k is way undersized for a max capacity, especially considering the 2 previous Grey Cups were 55k and 50k, with this one 45k, which is too low as it is. Yes, we will surely have some down seasons (which is why I don't want 45-50k permanent), but I think building so it can never go up to that point would be a mistake we will regret many times over.
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This is so true. I don't know why they feel that Grey Cup expansion to 40k - 45k capacity is enough. With the CFL making record money through TV deals and growing gate revenue, I don't think a new stadium with those kind of limits is a good idea. We had 55k at the Grey Cup in '95...when the league was almost at its rock bottom. We should be striking when the iron is hot and taking advantage of the opportunity we have. I think minnimum capacity should be 35k with expansion to 50-52k for Grey Cup or concerts.
I think the CFL will catch steam in the East again once the new stadium is finished in Hamilton and when Ottawa comes back. The Argos NEED to leave the Skydome and push for a 25k stadium of their own. Once the supply comes down the demand might go up.
It will be a great time in this city once the work on our new stadium becomes evident and people can watch it rise out of the ground. It will be surreal to have a brand new home for our Riders after sooo many years at Taylor Field. I just hope it's done right!!
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